International Airline Crashes
If you or a loved one has been injured in an international airline crash, it’s important to understand your rights under international law. The Warsaw Convention governs how and under what circumstances travelers may file a suit against airlines or other liable parties. Local laws and even United States laws may apply in certain incidences.
2008 was a bumpy year for international travelers:
- On October 7, a Qantas flight between Singapore and Perth diverted to a small runway at Learmonth, Australia after suddenly dropping altitude. Three dozen people onboard suffered injuries.
- On September 19, 2008, band members of the group Blink 182 were involved in a crash that took place on the runway in Columbia, South Carolina. The international airplane accident and subsequent fire led to two deaths.
- On September 4, 2008, a Russian domestic flight crashed right before landing, killing all 88 people onboard.
- On August 4, 2008, a plane carrying the national basketball youth team of the Country of Kyrgyzstan crashed shortly after take-off, killing over five dozen people, including the majority of the basketball team’s members.
Given the immense legal challenges and logistical questions that typically arise after an international airline crash, victims should arm themselves with excellent legal assistance. Fortunately, the international plane crash attorneys at Panish Shea & Boyle, LLP can provide you a free, zero-obligation consultation about your matter.
Our firm has won numerous landmark aviation accident matters, and we've collected multimillion dollar settlements for many of our clients. Our aggressive, thorough approach has earned us top honors. For instance, the National Law Journal recently featured us as one of the top ten winningest lawyers in the U.S. Get the help you need now by contacting us today.
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